reneet Posted August 31, 2005 Share Posted August 31, 2005 Shooters helping ShootersIf you are a shooter that needs a place to stay because of the storm I know of several shooters in the Houston and Austin area that are willing to open their homes to you. Posting on internet, seems kind of dumb. 'cause if you have internet access you probably don't need a place to stay but... It's "the tool closest to my hand". As to the match... My guess is the folks that run the match are still trying to figure out if they and their families are alive, have homes, and/or have jobs to go to when the water goes down. See you at the range Tom Neal L2362 tomneal@houston.rr.com 713 682 8060 (home 713 882 5513 (moble <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Jim opened the bunkhouse to one of our fellow shooters Sun/Mon but he and his family have returned home. So it's currently vacant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hank Ellis Posted August 31, 2005 Share Posted August 31, 2005 I'm in Houma working which is about 40 miles south of Thibodaux. Since I have to pass through Thib on my way home, I'll pass by the match hotel tonight and see what the situation is. Expect report about this time tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gun Phan Posted August 31, 2005 Share Posted August 31, 2005 I think it would be best to everyone interests to reschedule the match. If they are going to have the match this weekend, then they can donate my match fee towards the victims of the hurricane. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
38Suprman Posted August 31, 2005 Share Posted August 31, 2005 I agree with the majority, I wouldn't feel right taking lodging away from those who truly need it, I'd like to see the match rescheduled, just my 2 cents worth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shred Posted August 31, 2005 Share Posted August 31, 2005 Got this a few minutes ago via e-mail: Please put this out via TXIPSC list and other email This comes from Gary Thibodaux, Match Director Regarding the LA Gator League Championship match scheduled for this weekend. The match has been postponed until October with the most likely dates being the weekend of Oct 8 & 9. The range is in fine shape. Thibodaux being West of N.O. suffered mostly wind damage and about 5 inches of rain. The match has been postponed due to loss of electricity, phone, and general incapacitation of the surrounding area. Please be patient and help where ever you can. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCulp Posted August 31, 2005 Share Posted August 31, 2005 I hope they change there mind about October 8 and 9, that is the same weekend as the Mississippi Classic. I wonder if we can get a refund on our match fees. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmshooter Posted September 1, 2005 Share Posted September 1, 2005 i am sure that gary did not realize the conflict with the miss. match. i am also sure that everyone will get a refund or we will reschedule the date. please be patient for the next few days because of the lack of electricity and cell phones.as soon as they get there email back they will respond but we dont know how long that will take. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris40 Posted September 1, 2005 Share Posted September 1, 2005 Hey my brother how or yall doing I am at home I have no lights and the chimney is gone What's up with those Entergy people don't they know I need my lights LOL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
99gski Posted September 2, 2005 Share Posted September 2, 2005 So glad to hear that Gary and Barbara are ok. These are two of my favorite people. I didn't plan on going to this match, but after reading this thread about shooters helping shooters and keeping things in perspective it makes me proud to be a member of the shooting community. Renee, if you get to talk with Gary, Barbara, Annette, Elliott and Wanda, will you let them know I am thinking of them and keep me posted on anything you hear? Thanks!!! Thoughts and prayers, julie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hank Ellis Posted September 2, 2005 Share Posted September 2, 2005 I'm in Houma working which is about 40 miles south of Thibodaux. Since I have to pass through Thib on my way home, I'll pass by the match hotel tonight and see what the situation is. Expect report about this time tomorrow. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> OK. Didn't make it past the match hotel. An alternate route home came up and took it instead. However, one of my crew went past there on his way in and said that Thib is without power. As stated above, the match is postponed. If anyone cares, here's a post about my drive home past NOLA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bayoupirate Posted September 2, 2005 Share Posted September 2, 2005 Hi Everyone, I hate it when I have to eat my words. I really thought that we would have power restored to make the call that would allow the match to go on. The power was restored to Thibodaux yesterday, but communications are all but worthless. Land lines work sometimes, cell phones are spotty at best. I can get calls from people in South Africia and New Jersey but not from Joe Touchton who lives 50 yards away. I've been unable to contact Neil Allen the M.D. or Gary Thibodaux via phone, but did receive the word that there will be no match this weekend. THE MATCH WILL BE RESCHEDULED!!! I'm sure that the date will not conflict with the MS Classic. We are always looking to support our fellow shooters in the magnolia state. I appreciate all of the well wishes and especially the prayers. Some thoughts: We in this area are doing much better than the people in the New Orleans area, but we are stretching our resources very thin to try and provide shelters, food, medical care and the essentials of life for the refugees we are hosting. Nicholls State University is in the match town of Thibodaux and there are over 3000 displaced refugees there. I am a teacher, and we will be called upon to provide education to many hundreds, maybe thousands, of students in our parish. These students will be classified as Homeless and we will have to provide them with uniforms, materials, books, shoes, everything! I would like to ask all of you who wish to help the victims of Katrina to adopt one child or one family and provide them with one outfit of clothing and one set of school supplies. You can mail or ship your donations to me and I will be sure that they are distributed to victims of Katrina at: Ray J. Pierce St. Hilary Church 333 Twin Oaks Drive Raceland LA 70394 The following items are needed: School Uniforms: (White Polo-Styled Shirts, Tan Kahki Pants or Shorts, Belts, Shoes, Socks, underwear) Notebooks Mesh Bookbags Pens Pencils Note Pads Crayons Rulers Childrens Books Disposable Diapers God Bless You All! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmshooter Posted September 3, 2005 Share Posted September 3, 2005 good to hear from you chris. glad that you are ok. we are doing fine. i dont have internet access except at work. gonna go get what is left of my camp in grand isle in the morning. you could pull some strings with entergy to get the lights back on (i know that you are high up there stay safe and i will call when i can. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scooterj Posted September 4, 2005 Share Posted September 4, 2005 Renee, tell Jim Jr. that the family and I REALLY appreciate him letting us stay in the bunkhouse. He was a life saver. My father-in-law would not have slept a wink in a hotel because of the 11 beagles in the back of his truck. Now, I owe Jim, big-time, for not taking a penny from me. All is well back home, and don't forget to thank Jim and the rest of the gang for their hospitality. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bayoupirate Posted September 4, 2005 Share Posted September 4, 2005 James, Our church is housing about 100 linemen in our airconditioned hall and Youth Center. Tonight a group of grateful people cooked a cajun meal for them. I know they're working in that direction, but as of today, I know that Galliano had NO electricity. There are multiple crews working and they're moving fast. From what I've hear, lots of poles down and/or gone. Has anyone heard from Andrew B, Burt, or the St. Bernard crew??? Praying for everyone's safety. NOW GO MAKE ME SOME GASOLINE!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmshooter Posted September 4, 2005 Share Posted September 4, 2005 we are in the process of starting the plant up tonight. we had to replace 7 of our cooling water tower fan shrouds. we should be the first one on the gulf coast back up. hopefully that will keep the gas prices down a little bit. i have to register with the galliano police to even enter the island. from what i can see it is still standing but will have to be knocked down and rebuilt because of the water damage. gonna have to salvage my fishing poles and what ever we can get . gonna go monday. later Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris40 Posted September 4, 2005 Share Posted September 4, 2005 James did you hear from Raul? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris40 Posted September 4, 2005 Share Posted September 4, 2005 Hey Scooter how did you make out my friend Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scooterj Posted September 4, 2005 Share Posted September 4, 2005 I made out great, Chris. Stayed in th bunkhouse at the Clarks range for 2 nights (Jim wouldn't charge me anything) then came home to find NO damage. I consider myself very lucky! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
encoreman Posted September 5, 2005 Share Posted September 5, 2005 Hi to all of you Katrina victims, our prayers go out to you. I was going to be an R.O. at the Gator classic. I just saw that there may be a discussion that the Ms classic and tha Gator classic be combined into a larger benefit match. This is only in the talking stages, so don't gossip. We had lots of tree damage in this area, power is still out. This is being done via generator. Hope to see ya'll soon at a match. See Ya Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordo Posted September 7, 2005 Share Posted September 7, 2005 (edited) Posting this per match director Neil Allen's request: The new dates for the 2005 Louisiana Gator Classic in Thibodaux, La. are October 28th, 29th, 30th. Contact Neil Allen jmeltd@bellsouth.net or Gary & Barbara Thibodaux gatbullets@cajunnet.com with any questions you may have. Edited September 7, 2005 by Flexmoney Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toddrod Posted September 9, 2005 Share Posted September 9, 2005 With the new dates of the Gator Classic there will be a very nice attraction for shooters to attend. This is the weekend of the Louisiana Gumbo Festival, put on by the Chackbay Volunteer Fireman, just a short 7 miles north from the match hotel. Excellent gumbo, sauce picante, jambalaya, refreshments, good live bands, rides for the kids. It runs Friday thru Sunday from 12 noon till everyone leaves daily. Go to lagumbofest.com for more information. Just remember to bring a lawn chair to sit and relax. Rv spots are available for dry camping for $8/day. Todd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toddrod Posted September 13, 2005 Share Posted September 13, 2005 see above corrected post Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgsmith Posted September 16, 2005 Share Posted September 16, 2005 Is Jerry M. and S&W still commited to these match days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scooterj Posted September 17, 2005 Share Posted September 17, 2005 This just in from Gary T. "As of now Jerry and S&W will be there Sat., Oct. 29. If anything changes I will let you know immediately." Gary I'll update if needed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgsmith Posted October 1, 2005 Share Posted October 1, 2005 I hope everything is still a go. I have not seen any updates in a while. I just made new flight arrangements. I hop Rita did not cause any more damage to that area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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